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Kitchenware News & Housewares Review Show Daily 5 1 Monday, March 12, 2018 StoreMaxx Appoints New President StoreMaxx, Inc., a Hackensack, New Jersey-based manufacturer of food stor- age products, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carolyn LeFavour as President. Carolyn had previously been Senior Vice President at Lifetime Brands from 2000-2017. While at Lifetime Brands, Carolyn was responsible for managing sales at all national customers based in the Midwest while overseeing the devel- opment of multiple businesses in the Food Prep, Tabletop and Home Décor categories. As President of StoreMaxx, Carolyn will direct all facets of company mandates and directives, shaping future company policy and procedure. "I'm excited to join StoreMaxx and honored to be leading such a talented group of people," said LeFavour. "StoreMaxx has proven to be an innovative force in the disposable/reusable segment of the food storage category in both product quality and merchantability. I plan on continuing the positive direction by continuing to have the best development team, cus- tomers, projects and partners while investing in the community and having fun." Ed Spitaletta, who has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company since its inception in 2008, will maintain his role as Chief Executive Officer. "I am thrilled to pass the torch to Carolyn, who I know to be talented and thoughtful," said Spitaletta. "She was the unanimous choice of the StoreMaxx team. While I will continue a very active role at the company, I enthu- siastically welcome Carolyn as our new leader. I am confident in her abilities and excited for the future of StoreMaxx." Spitaletta has also announced sever- al key additions to the management team. Jason Izon has joined StoreMaxx as Director of Marketing and E- Commerce. Jason brings a new level of expertise to StoreMaxx, most recently serving as Marketing Director for MDX, a New York area ecommerce supplier of gaming services. Jason's initial responsi- bilities will include oversight of all branding opportunities, the ecom- merce platform and all aspects of social media. About StoreMaxx Founded in 2008, StoreMaxx is a North American GFSI certified manufacturer of food storage products based in New Jersey. Its 170,000 square-foot facility is in Toronto, Canada. All StoreMaxxx prod- ucts are manufactured utilizing an injec- tion molded process with 100 percent vir- gin FDA-approved polypropylene for food contact under the Snap Pak™, FoodMates™, Quick Pak™ and Disposabowls™ brands To learn more, go to www.storemaxx.net or stop by booth #N6138. OtterBox Coolers Stand Up to the Outdoors Whether they enjoy campsite cookouts, tailgating with cold brews or backcoun- try adventures, each special someone will love the extended ice life and modular versatility of OtterBox Venture cooler. Everyone does the outdoors their own way. Whether it's rugged wilder- ness, a remote lake, the neighborhood park or a nearby beach, the important thing is to have fun doing it. Worrying about keeping food and beverages safe and cold shouldn't put a damper on any outing. With superior cooling technology and trusted OtterBox durability, Venture offers superior ice life and is certified bear-resistant. Easy-open latches, durable built-in handles, anti-slide rubber feet and 2 inches of refrigeration-grade foam makes it essential equipment for any outing. Venture is outfitted with a modular system to customize it with accessories that speak to the many different ways people might use their cooler. For the campsite chef, a cutting board and side table attachments equate to more on the menu than the typical hot dogs and ham- burgers. The avid tailgater will cheer for the included bottle opener and a cup holder that attaches to the sturdy mount- ing system. Boating enthusiasts will get hooked on the attachable dryboxes and RAM Mounts RAM-TUBE fishing rod holder. OtterBox Venture Coolers are backed by OtterBox Limited Lifetime Warranty and are available in three colors and three sizes: Venture 25, starting at $249.99; Venture 45, starting at $349.99; and Venture 65, starting at $399.99. The OtterBox Elevation tumbler is ideal for caffeinated commuters and campers alike. Available in 10-, 20- and 64-ounce sizes, these stainless-steel tum- blers are copper lined for longer temper- ature retention and feature a sweat-resis- tant design, perfect for keeping coffee or tea hot and water or smoothies cold for as long as it takes to consume them. The Elevation 20, $29.99, is fully customizable with cocktail shaker and thermal lids avail- able. Elevation 10, $24.99, is great for a grab-and-go bever- age, and Elevation 64, $69.99, holds enough water or sports drink for all-day hydration or plenty of beer to share. When that special someone loves the great outdoors, Venture and Elevation are the perfect gift to place under the tree. Both Venture Coolers and Elevation Tumblers are available at www.otterbox.com and at Best Buy and www.bestbuy.com. GeeFree Foods Launches Microwavable Sandwich Pockets GeeFree Foods recently launched a line of gluten-free, all-natural, frozen, microwav- able sandwich pockets in three varieties: Sausage, Egg and Cheese; Buffalo Chicken; and Cheese Pizza. GeeFree is the only manufacturer of gluten-free puff pastry products in the United States. Encased in GeeFree's signature pas- try dough, the sandwich pockets come two per box and are free of antibiotics, hor- mones, nitrates, corn and soy. The microwavable sleeves keep them crispy. They retail for $6.99. Sausage, Egg & Cheese sandwich pockets are packed with uncured sausage, egg, and cheddar cheese. Each 4.5-ounce serving has 320 calories and 12 grams of protein. The Buffalo Chicken variety is loaded with chicken, buffalo sauce, celery, blue cheese and other delicious ingredi- ents. Each 4.5-ounce serving has 350 calo- ries and 7 grams of protein. Scientists Studying Health Promoting Potential of Mangos According to a comprehensive review of the available scientific literature pub- lished in the May issue of Food & Function magazine, mangos and their individual components have anti-inflam- matory and anti-oxidative properties, which may help to reduce risk for chronic disease. In addition to being associated with better nutrient intake and diet quali- ty, research suggests eating mangos may be important for glycemic control, the microbiome, as well as vascular, brain, skin, and intestinal health. Mangos contribute a number of valuable nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin A and fiber for only 100 calories per one cup serving. Mangos are also a source of phytochemicals – including phenolic acids, mangiferin, carotenoids, and gallotannins – which are associated with a number of health promoting activ- ities including anti-inflammation, antiox- idant, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity and anti- cancer. "Not only are mangos one of the popular fruits in the world, they contain a variety of essential nutrients and distinc- tive bioactive components that may play a role in supporting key metabolic func- tions including anti-inflammatory activi- ty," said Britt M. Burton-Freeman, PhD, MS, of the Center for Nutrition Research, Institute for Food Safety and Health, Illinois Institute of Technology, and lead author of the paper. Obesity and Diabetes Over the past two decades, the preva- lence of obesity and diabetes has increased sharply; diet plays a critical role in reducing risk of both outcomes. Seven human trials, in which mango fruit or puree was fed to individuals, have measured obesity or diabetes endpoints; five studies looked at people with type 2 diabetes, and two studies looked at peo- ple who were obese or generally healthy. Collectively, research suggests that mango consumption may modulate glu- cose response in people with diabetes mellitus. Less well understood is the impact of mango consumption on those at risk for diabetes, and further research is warranted. Although the effects in humans are not known, in animal studies, mango supplementation was observed to reduce important risk factors of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, such as total choles- terol (TC), TC to high density cholesterol (HDL) ratio, triglycerides (TG) and glu- cose concentrations. In addition, in one study, daily intake of mango favorably modulated the gut bacteria of animals in favor of bacteria that have been associat- ed with reduced obesity and improved metabolic outcomes. While animal stud- ies report mangos may support glycemic control, further research particularly in well-characterized human populations with pre-diabetes will be important for revealing the health value of mangos in diabetes control. Cardiovascular Disease Obesity and diabetes contribute to car- diovascular disease, which accounts for 17.5 million deaths per year, or 31 per- cent of all deaths globally. Mango phyto- chemicals and other components, such as fiber and organic acids, may play a role in cardiovascular health. Brain Health Collectively, data from animal studies suggest that compounds in mangos may support brain health, given the poten- tial neuroprotective activities of mango's components, including mangiferin and gallotannin, and their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. While no human data are cur- rently available on the topic, one study on tests done in the laboratory showed that mango extracts inhibited amyloid beta peptide-induced mitochondrial toxicity in rat brain cells; mitochondri- al toxicity may lead to mitochondrial dysfunction, which is an early event in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's dis- ease (AD). Although the effects in humans are not known, animal studies suggest that mango intake may improve memory based on improve- ments in cognitive performance in models of cognitive impairment.